The second generation Galaxie had a more modern look than in the first generation. In 1961 the Galaxie's bodywork had been redone. In 1962 the Galaxie was larger than a Super Duty Pontiac. So in late 1962 the Galaxie was put on a diet. In 1963 the Galaxie changed its looks to be in NASCAR. Also in 1963 the Galaxie had its first 1/2 model.